The Secret World of Roald Dahl
“The Secret World of Roald Dahl “ premiered January 19, 2026.
About the Podcast
“The Secret World of Roald Dahl” is a new podcast series from iHeartMedia, Imagine Entertainment, and Parallax. Created and hosted by Aaron Tracy, it goes beyond the pages of Willy Wonka, Matilda, and the BFG to uncover the stranger truth behind the author himself: a former spy, a struggling screenwriter, and a cultural force shaped by secrecy and controversy. Across a dark and twisty narrative, the show traces how Dahl became one of the most successful writers for children of all time, and asks what shadows from his covert past may have found their way into the stories we grew up with.
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Roald Dahl’s complicated legacy: anti-semite and suave spy?
In this Slate Plus episode, Anna talks to Aaron Tracy, host of the new podcast The Secret World of Roald Dahl about the beloved children’s author’s complicated legacy. They cover everything from Dahl’s anti-semitism to his job as a spy during WWII, where one of his jobs was to seduce the wives of powerful men.
The Secret World of Roald Dahl
While most people know Roald Dahl from his beloved books like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and BFG, not as much is known about his life away from writing. A new documentary podcast looks at his history as a fighter pilot, intelligence officer and his work in science.
The Secret World Of Roald Dahl on Ridiculous History
Nowadays, most everyone knows a classic Roald Dahl story — yet who knows the man himself? In the first part of this special two-part interview, the guys welcome Aaron Tracy, the award-winning creator of The Secret World of Roald Dahl, as he blasts beyond the bluster of headlines and hedgerows of civility— exposing, for better or worse, the true life of one of the world's most beloved authors.
The Dignity of Human Art and the Secret World of Roald Dahl on The Lit Hub Podcast
Aaron Tracy stops by The Lit Hub Podcast for a chat about his new show, The Secret World of Roald Dahl, and what it has been like to revisit the beloved childhood author as a grown-up.
‘The Secret World Of Roald Dahl’ From iHeartPodcasts & Imagine Entertainment Will Explore Author’s Life As A British Spy
'The Secret World of Roald Dahl', a podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment, will launch on Monday (January 19).
From Espionage To Willy Wonka: Aaron Tracy On Tackling The Paradoxical Roald Dahl In New Podcast Produced By Ron Howard
From his time as a British spy during the Second World War to his troubled career as a Hollywood screenwriter, Roald Dahl is far more than his children's books.
Podcast Explores Roald Dahl's Hidden Life as Spy & Writer
iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment have announced the launch of "The Secret World of Roald Dahl," a new documentary podcast series examining the little-known personal history of one of the world's most famous children's authors.